Youngest Circumnav is now a race - Page 2

Cheechako · 31-10-2008, 10:33

hmmm... a racing team with an open 50 against a rejuvenated Islander? Perham should be ashamed of himself for even bringing it up.....

Stillraining · 31-10-2008, 11:39

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Originally Posted by Cheechako

hmmm... a racing team with an open 50 against a rejuvenated Islander? Perham should be ashamed of himself for even bringing it up.....

IMHO there in lies the achilles heal of the whole matter...It may just prove to be way to much boat for the lad.

Amgine · 31-10-2008, 13:10

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Originally Posted by Stillraining

IMHO there in lies the achilles heal of the whole matter...It may just prove to be way to much boat for the lad.

::nods:: Which is why I'm hoping for the best for both of the young men, but I think Perham the elder has just doomed his son to either be dismissed as "Daddy bought you that record", or "the kid who choked with too much boat taking the high route", for the rest of his life.

44'cruisingcat · 31-10-2008, 13:32

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Originally Posted by skatastrophy

Man... like a sucker I spent my 15th year in middle school

LOL! Me too! The value of a good education.....

imagine2frolic · 31-10-2008, 13:39

"the kid who choked with too much boat taking the high route", for the rest of his life.

I don't think you can hang that on a 16 yr old kid for the rest of his life? Maybe daddy bought you the record, but not choked. I don't think there are many men here with a desire to do what this kid is doing.

Another thought as I am typing. I am wondering just whose idea this was. Is Mike's dad like a one of those dads at little league shoving his kid around verbally, and trying to push him to be a star? Trying to live out his own fantasy through his son? In Zac's interview it seems it was Zac's idea.

Possibly in a decade we will see these 2 battling in A/C boats, or some other big races. Just a simple thought from a simple mind....lolololololol...i2f

Amgine · 31-10-2008, 13:43

Doesn't matter if anyone remembers it when he's older. You just know that someone is going to say it if he does need to bail, and he'll hear about it. And, in the back of his head, he'll always know that some people think that of him.

imagine2frolic · 31-10-2008, 13:53

Not if he knows who he is. Just as you stated in another post. We try to raise, and give our kids confidence, and knowledge to move forward in life. If it's ever said I hope Mike can shrug it off, and realize the person is a jerk......i2f

Stillraining · 31-10-2008, 18:09

I will agree with that i2f...being thin skinned myself I would never even think of tearing anyone down..and as mentioned not many of us here are even ready to tackle such a voyage let a lone the guts to.

My comments arnt to take anything away from the lad..just to pointing out the differences...and ear marks for success comparatively.

Sort of a David vs Goliath story unfolding here.

Both have a lot of moxie in my book.

imagine2frolic · 01-11-2008, 05:56

Stillraining,

I understand what you mean about D & G. Not only is Zac a homeboy of sorts, but I really liked his interviews, and his bio. He's the kind of kid I would want my daughter to date. If I had one that is....lololololol, so my fingers are crossed for him to do what he has set out to do.No matter how long he holds the record. Just sailing around the world is a great accomplishment for anyone. Let alone a 16 yr old!....i2f

Stillraining · 01-11-2008, 18:06

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Originally Posted by imagine2frolic

Stillraining,

I understand what you mean about D & G. Not only is Zac a homeboy of sorts, but I really liked his interviews, and his bio. He's the kind of kid I would want my daughter to date. If I had one that is....lololololol, so my fingers are crossed for him to do what he has set out to do.No matter how long he holds the record. Just sailing around the world is a great accomplishment for anyone. Let alone a 16 yr old!....i2f

Tell me about it...Hes the kind that actually scare me...as in am I ready for that leavel of relationship for any of mine if one like him came along ..

Starbuck · 09-11-2008, 20:33

Found this article today:

HeraldNet: Lone teen sailor is almost halfway around world

Seems he taking a few setbacks in stride.

Kenneth Magee · 09-11-2008, 20:57

I think we should call the race "Wet behind the ears"

imagine2frolic · 10-11-2008, 05:49

These two young men have more miles than most of us. The only way you can call them wet behind the ars. Is if the get a soaking from the ocean......lolololol

TexSail · 10-11-2008, 06:00

Zac is earning some fame. There was half a page in the local paper about him yesterday here 200 miles inland in the Texas sticks. This is not sailing country but they admire his spunk and determination.

imagine2frolic · 10-11-2008, 06:03

When the Texans admire a person for spunk & determination. You know they have to have a lot of it

!.....go Zac!

31-10-2008, 13:39	#20
imagine2frolic Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: N.E. Florida Boat: Simpson, Catamaran, 46ft. IMAGINE Posts: 3,405 Images: 114	"the kid who choked with too much boat taking the high route", for the rest of his life. I don't think you can hang that on a 16 yr old kid for the rest of his life? Maybe daddy bought you the record, but not choked. I don't think there are many men here with a desire to do what this kid is doing. Another thought as I am typing. I am wondering just whose idea this was. Is Mike's dad like a one of those dads at little league shoving his kid around verbally, and trying to push him to be a star? Trying to live out his own fantasy through his son? In Zac's interview it seems it was Zac's idea. Possibly in a decade we will see these 2 battling in A/C boats, or some other big races. Just a simple thought from a simple mind....lolololololol...i2f __________________ BORROWED! No single one of us is as smart as all of us! SAILING is not always a slick magazine cover!

31-10-2008, 13:43	#21
Amgine Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Vancouver BC Posts: 1,258 Images: 1	Doesn't matter if anyone remembers it when he's older. You just know that someone is going to say it if he does need to bail, and he'll hear about it. And, in the back of his head, he'll always know that some people think that of him. __________________ Amgine Blog On the internet, nobody knows you're a dog anchored in a coral atoll.

31-10-2008, 13:53	#22
imagine2frolic Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: N.E. Florida Boat: Simpson, Catamaran, 46ft. IMAGINE Posts: 3,405 Images: 114	Not if he knows who he is. Just as you stated in another post. We try to raise, and give our kids confidence, and knowledge to move forward in life. If it's ever said I hope Mike can shrug it off, and realize the person is a jerk......i2f __________________ BORROWED! No single one of us is as smart as all of us! SAILING is not always a slick magazine cover!

01-11-2008, 05:56	#24
imagine2frolic Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: N.E. Florida Boat: Simpson, Catamaran, 46ft. IMAGINE Posts: 3,405 Images: 114	Stillraining, I understand what you mean about D & G. Not only is Zac a homeboy of sorts, but I really liked his interviews, and his bio. He's the kind of kid I would want my daughter to date. If I had one that is....lololololol, so my fingers are crossed for him to do what he has set out to do.No matter how long he holds the record. Just sailing around the world is a great accomplishment for anyone. Let alone a 16 yr old!....i2f __________________ BORROWED! No single one of us is as smart as all of us! SAILING is not always a slick magazine cover!

09-11-2008, 20:33	#26
Starbuck Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Long Beach, CA Posts: 618	Sunderland is About Half-way Found this article today: HeraldNet: Lone teen sailor is almost halfway around world Seems he taking a few setbacks in stride. __________________ Formerly CaptainJeff (from captain to 1st mate) s/y Eagle's Wings— Catalina 30 MkII

31-10-2008, 10:33	#16
Cheechako Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Skagit City, WA Boat: Fellippi 32 Posts: 2,371	hmmm... a racing team with an open 50 against a rejuvenated Islander? Perham should be ashamed of himself for even bringing it up.....

31-10-2008, 18:09	#23
Stillraining Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Puget Sound Boat: Irwin 41 CC Ketch Posts: 1,847	I will agree with that i2f...being thin skinned myself I would never even think of tearing anyone down..and as mentioned not many of us here are even ready to tackle such a voyage let a lone the guts to. My comments arnt to take anything away from the lad..just to pointing out the differences...and ear marks for success comparatively. Sort of a David vs Goliath story unfolding here. Both have a lot of moxie in my book.

09-11-2008, 20:57	#27
Kenneth Magee Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Mississippi and beyond Boat: Albin Vega 27' Posts: 15	I think we should call the race "Wet behind the ears" __________________ Emma Gail

10-11-2008, 05:49	#28
imagine2frolic Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: N.E. Florida Boat: Simpson, Catamaran, 46ft. IMAGINE Posts: 3,405 Images: 114	These two young men have more miles than most of us. The only way you can call them wet behind the ars. Is if the get a soaking from the ocean......lolololol __________________ BORROWED! No single one of us is as smart as all of us! SAILING is not always a slick magazine cover!

10-11-2008, 06:00	#29
TexSail Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 188	Zac is earning some fame. There was half a page in the local paper about him yesterday here 200 miles inland in the Texas sticks. This is not sailing country but they admire his spunk and determination.

10-11-2008, 06:03	#30
imagine2frolic Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: N.E. Florida Boat: Simpson, Catamaran, 46ft. IMAGINE Posts: 3,405 Images: 114	When the Texans admire a person for spunk & determination. You know they have to have a lot of it!.....go Zac! __________________ BORROWED! No single one of us is as smart as all of us! SAILING is not always a slick magazine cover!

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